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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Honolulu, HI
Find addiction support in Honolulu with 125 licensed providers trained in evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Headway connects you with specialists in alcohol use disorder, substance dependence, and recovery support—offering virtual and in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage.
“My goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, appropriately challenged, and supported as you work toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I foster a collaborative, holistic, and strengths-based approach. I understand that you are your own best expert, and my role is to assist and guide you along your way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I aim to provide healing and tools to help you through your current struggles and create long-term, sustainable wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Freedom from negative & destructive thoughts is one of my primary focuses. My hope is that through caring therapeutic support and innovative approaches, I can help others enjoy life, get creative, find meaning, and open up possibilities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“By fostering a collaborative relationship with my clients, I aim to empower them while employing evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“You can expect to meet a highly competent, caring, and professional therapist who will listen without judgment and meet you where you are.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, U.S. Army veteran, and healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
My communication style is nonjudgmental, authentic, and grounded in honesty, empathy, and respect. I believe that meaningful therapeutic work happens when clients feel safe enough to be themselves and know they will be met with understanding rather than criticism. My goal is to create a space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while feeling genuinely supported throughout the process.
I take a holistic approach to therapy and believe it is important to understand the whole person, not just the challenges that bring them to treatment. Together, we may explore areas such as work-life balance, childhood experiences, relationships, physical health and well-being, cultural influences, personal values, and future goals. By considering the many factors that shape your life, we can develop a deeper understanding of your experiences and create a path toward meaningful, lasting growth.
I strive to balance compassion with honesty, offering both support and thoughtful feedback when appropriate. My goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen self-awareness, and make choices that align with the life you want to create.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am passionate about serving people helping to rebuild trust, restore relationships, and move beyond struggles with trauma, addiction, intimacy, depression and brokenness.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I offer counseling that empowers you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and strength. You can access professional support wherever you are, without the need to travel or disrupt your busy schedule.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aloha, my name is Akoni Kanaele. I provide compassionate, culturally responsive support that is trauma informed. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I work with individuals navigating stress, relationships, life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. My approach focuses on building on each client’s strengths, developing practical coping skills, and creating meaningful, positive change.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and strengths-based. I do not believe in "fixing" people — I believe in helping people reconnect with their own resilience and inner wisdom.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to helping others is rooted in the values of acceptance, transformation, and self-compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach tailored to your specific needs and will utilize your strengths to help you reach your goals in a safe and supportive environment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I create a compassionate space where your story can be heard, your burden can be shared, and I will walk alongside you in your healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I want to help you figure out what matters to you, what may be getting in the way, and how to make realistic changes that move you toward the life you want.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and recovery from alcohol or substance use.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapy approach is warm and person-centered, and providing a holistic approach to therapy is my passion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapeutic Eating explores the emotional, psychological, and spiritual patterns beneath our relationship with food.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Building a strong therapeutic relationship is important, and I believe that finding your voice begins with feeling truly heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic style is active, structured, and goal-oriented while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“We will work to build insight, restore a sense of safety within the body and mind, and cultivate self-trust.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I'm direct, practical, and compassionate, and I believe in accountability without judgment and in the inherent worth of every person.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I use a client centered approach in my work, meaning I'll get to know your preferences in order to work with you in ways which you find to be most helpful.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in devising comprehensive treatment plans that address the individual needs of my patients, ensuring a balanced approach to mental wellness.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With respect for ancient healings and an integration of modern scientific insights, my commitment is to deliver compassionate and culturally attuned care...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Healing is a collaborative journey—one where your unique story, values, and inherent strengths guide the process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a supportive space where women feel heard, empowered, and equipped with tools to heal from the inside out.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe you already have what is needed to accomplish your goals, and it is my job to partner with you to achieve them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
My career began in 1997 as an AmeriCorps member working in harm reduction during the peak of new HIV infections. Since then, I've held many roles as a proud social worker. I have been a therapist for 18 years, with extensive training & experience in harm reduction therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I have lived experience with mental health challenges and treatment
I have worked and lived in:
- Charlotte, NC
- San Francisco
- Michigan
- Oahu, Hawaii
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My goal is to offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am a trauma-informed practitioner, and am able to provide you or your loved one comprehensive, integrative psychiatric and mental health services that is safe and supportive.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I strive to tailor each session to meet your unique needs, helping you build practical tools and insight for lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My perception as a therapist is one that considers the client as expert and my role being the guide and resource that offers empathy and genuine care...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Through a holistic and collaborative approach to mental health care I utilizing medication management, supportive therapies, and lifestyle modifications to achieve common goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am warm, genuine, a Mixed Asian/Native Hawaiian, married, a mother, grandmother, and a doctoral level therapist trained to work with various behavioral health problems.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus on making behavioral changes that will close the gap between where you are in life and where you want to be.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship by reassuring my clients of their value and the validity of their stories.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Honolulu, HI
Number of therapists serving Honolulu, HI
125+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 90%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 2%Spanish
- 2%Cantonese
- 2%Japanese
- 2%Korean
How they see their clients
- 98%Online only
- 2%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 66%Woman
- 31%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 18%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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